Can Someone Please, Please I'm Begging You, Explain To Me How Maverick Pulling Rooster's Papers From

Can someone please, please I'm begging you, explain to me how Maverick pulling Rooster's papers from the Naval Academy would have pushed his career back four years? I have no doubt that Maverick pulling his papers would have cost him years on his career to becoming a Naval Aviator, of course, but as to how that would have been the case, I'm pretty in the dark. Like, when did he find out Mav pulled his papers? Was it after he turned 23, so he already passed the age where one could apply/re-apply for USNA? But if that was the case, what was he doing in the meantime? It was still his goal to become a Naval Aviator, so what was he doing between 17 or 18 (probably the age he applied) and 23? Or did Rooster learn his papers had been pulled earlier on? But if that was the case, why didn't he just re-apply to USNA? Or am I missing critical details to the entire situation altogether, and completely misunderstanding what happend and the circumstances? I have no idea. I don't even fully know what "pulling papers" really entails. Is it something that anyone could theoretically do, or is it something that could only be done by Maverick because of his military/naval position? I am very confused.

If someone would be kind enough to explain, that would be beyond appreciated!

I've already seen some people talk about this, but I really think the dynamic between Phil, Ranboo, and Tubbo on the new Powers SMP has the potential of being really, really interesting! When we think about it, all three of them originated from the End, it could be really interesting to see a shared homesickness between them for their old home. But they are now, for some reason, living permanently in the Overworld.

It's also super interesting to think about Tubbo being very protective over the two of them, especially Phil, because Shulker Boxes in actual Minecraft lore are there to protect and keep the treasures of the End, elytras specifically, safe from harm and people who want to take them. So it would make sense with Tubbo being a Shulk that he would instinctually feel the need to protect and be a shield for Phil, who is an Elytrian.

Anyway, I just thought these ideas were super cool and have the potential to make some interesting lore! Do with them what you will!

I feel like Kul'zak is a pear guy. No, I don't really know what that means, nor is that slang for anything. I just feel like he would really enjoy pears. That's all I have to say.

Dream SMP Patron/Deity AU

Alright, so I've been having this idea for an AU that wouldn't necessarily affect the events of Dream SMP timeline, but would more of be an interesting background concept! And would maybe add in some more fantasy/supernatural aspects that could happen because of the Divine!

Tubbo - He is absolutely a follower/worshiper of Ianite, who is his matron. He was made by her, after all, given as a gift and a blessing to her Champion, the Caption, who longed to be a father. As Tubbo grew up, he lived in the End with his Caption and would often visit or be visited by Ianite, who was much like a grandmother to him. He was also given her Blessing, like his Father. Eventually, Tubbo left to the Overworld permanently and the story of the Dream SMP begins. During the prime days of L'Manburg, Tubbo got a tattoo, which is a very important part of the practice and worship of Ianite, of her symbol, a scale. It coveres his uperback and is extremely intricate, and he absolutely adores it. When Tubbo, Ranboo, and Michael all permanently move into their new mansion, Tubbo takes a small room in their new home and dedicates it to Ianite and her practice. He had a small alter set up for her in his old cabin, but this one is much grander, and he has much more space to set it up exactly how he sees fit. Ranboo, of course, was already aware of his husbands practice and worship of the Goddess, so he wasn't surprised at all to see that was something Tubbo wanted to do, and encouraged it greatly. Michael though, was not aware of this due to it never being mentioned in front of him or having seen his Bees alter that was snuggly tucked away in the corner of his bedroom closet back in the old cabin. So, when he saw this and Tubbo explained what it was and who it was for, Michael got very ecstatic and very curious. Tubbo now reads books about Ianite, her worship/practice, and the End to Michael, and he absolutely adores it and learning about the Goddess. He'll always ask to be read to about her before going to bed every night. Michael also likes helping Tubbo gather offerings or set up offerings on the alter for Ianite, like flowers or herbs or candles or incense. It's also important to note that Ranboo will often come to Tubbo when he wants to learn or has question about the End, considering the other spent his childhood living in the Realm. Also, if you don't already know, Ianite is an End Goddes, specifically the Goddess of the End and of balance!

Tommy - He has always been a passionate, energetic fellow, and this promptly caught the attention of the Goddess of hope, strength, fame, justice, and warriors, Prime. She sent many sighs to Tommy, showing him she was reaching out, and although it took a good few years for him to figure it out, he eventually did when he was ten. Tommy soon after finding out became a follower/worshiper of her, and she become his patron, even at his young age. Prime would stay with him and observe him to see if he was a good fit to give her Blessing, and she deemed him more than worthy. At fourteen, she gave him her Blessing. During the Greater Dream SMP, before L'Manburg was even a concept, Tommy, along with the help of Wilbur and Tubbo, built Church Prime in her honor and for her worship. He also named the Prime Path in her honor and for her followers. A very big and important part of the practice of following Prime are bells, specifically gold ones. It's said that ringing a bell before prayer or worship will draw her attention towards you. Since Tommy was ten, he always kept his golden bell, that he put on a rope chain, around his neck or in his pocket. He will always ring it before doing something that involves her.

Technoblade - His patron his the Blood God, although I assume that was unsurprising to many. Technoblade has been a follower of them ever since he could remember. The Blood God helped him survive and kept him alive and fighting when Technoblade's family abandoned him. He then became a warrior for them and their practice/worship, leaving the Neather where he was born and living in the Overworld permanently. The reason Technoblade is so attached to the Axe of Peace is because it was a gift from the Blood God when he first enterd the new Realm of the Overworld. He goes on assignments for the Blood God quite a lot, often involving bloodshed of some sort.

That's all I have set in stone for this AU as of right now! I'll probably come back later and make more posts about this AU, because I enjoy it so much! Also, I would recommend you research the difference between a matron and a patron! I would inform you, but that could be a whole post on it's own!

Dame Katherine, Guardian of the Spring and The Overgrown

(This is the first time that I will apologise for my handwriting)

(Lore under the cut)

The ruler of the Overgrown is always chosen by the Spring, although the reasons why they are chosen seem to always differ. In Katherine's case, it seems that her neutral stance on conflict was a large part of this, as she is Dame in an uncertain time

Hair and wings are very important in fae culture; hair shows age (and presumably wisdom) while wings, the most delicate part of the body, are protected and showed off. It is very tacky to wear clothes that clash with your wings

I plan on filling out the form tomorrow! I hope I can be of much help for your Bachelor's Thesis! <3

CALLING ALL DEVOTEES OF HADES AND/OR PERSEPHONE

Hello!

I am a student at Stockholm University conducting a small study to gather information for my bachelor thesis. The form is directed at worshpiiers of Persephone and Hades and mostly focuses on how you experience the deities and their relationship to one another. Concerning the study it mostly focuses on how neo-pagans here on tumblr approach their deities and what sources they consider valueble for their spirituality/religion. Filling the form could take anywhere between 10 minutes and an hour depending on how many of the qustions choose to answer and how much you write in the free form questions, it can also be completed anonomously.

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